-
By Heather Anderson |
May 1, 2013
Ever since Rep. Jeb Hensarling (R-Texas) and Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) were named the chairman and ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee late last year, Capitol Hill observers have waited for the two members of Congress and their polar opposite ideologies to clash publicly.
-
By Heather Anderson |
March 25, 2013
NAFCU, CUNA join bankers, real estate lobby in supporting move to stop Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac fees going to pay off deficit.
-
By David Morrison |
February 27, 2013
Despite what almost everyone agrees is the deep importance of the topic, credit unions have become largely ambivalent about reforming the secondary mortgage market and uncertain about potentially disrupting a system which seems to be working well, according to executives with credit union organizations familiar with the issue.
-
By David Morrison |
February 23, 2012
The Federal Housing Finance Agency has delivered a strategic plan for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
-
By Claude R. Marx |
January 16, 2012
So much to do, so many potential distractions.
That’s the outlook facing Congress as it returns to work after its holiday break.
-
By Claude R Marx |
December 18, 2011
The House Banking Committee focused on oversight and trying to undo or modify some of President Obama’s initiatives while the Senate Banking Committee focused on less sweeping efforts in 2011.
-
By Claude R Marx |
December 4, 2011
Democratic House members won’t pick a successor to retiring Rep. Barney Frank (D-Mass.) in the top spot on the House Financial Services Committee for a year, and it’s far from a sure thing that the member next in line, Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.), will get the nod.
-
By David Morrison |
November 17, 2011
Third quarter figures from Mortgage Bankers Association show lowest delinquency rate since fourth quarter of 2008.
-
By Claude R. Marx |
October 24, 2011
Calling it a net plus for the consumers and the housing market, Affinity FCU President/CEO John Fenton urged lawmakers to ensure that any changes in the housing finance system don’t jeopardize the existence of the 30-year mortgage.
-
By Claude R. Marx |
October 20, 2011
New Jersey CEO says 30-year mortgages are "necessary for the health of the housing market."
